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Dominican Republic relay successes at regional games

Overview

The Dominican Republic secured multiple gold medals in relay events during the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo.

On August 16, Christopher Melenciano, a deaf sprinter, won gold in the mixed 4x400m relay alongside Erick Sánchez, Anabel Medina, and Marileidy Paulino. Melenciano’s victory followed a career shaped by overcoming hearing impairment and economic challenges.

On August 21, Bianca Acosta won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay. Competing with Anabel Medina, Milagros Durán, and Estrella De Aza, the team finished with a time of 3:28.48. Acosta, who previously competed for Spain, stated that representing the Dominican Republic was a “long-held dream.”

Entities

Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games · Dominican Republic · Marileidy Paulino · Spain · Christopher Melenciano

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bianca Acosta wins gold in 4x400m relay for Dominican Republic

    Sprinter Bianca Acosta won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay at the Central American and Caribbean Games, representing the Dominican Republic after previously competing for Spain.

  2. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Christopher Melenciano wins gold in mixed 4x400m relay

    Deaf Dominican sprinter Christopher Melenciano won gold in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Sources

eldia.com.do · elnuevodiario.com.do · hoy.com.do · n.com.do